In the State Capitol there were predictions early in the legislative session that it would be a short one. Much to the contrary, it just became the 5th longest session ever and is easily slated to become at least the second longest (with the longest, of course, being last session). The Statesman-Journal had an update yesterday and today on progress on the “deal” that will end the session. Once the deal is reached, it will take at least two weeks to close up shop and go home, according to most Capitol insiders.

Day by day, everyone in the Capitol is anxiously awaiting the smoke signals: will it be white smoke indicating that a deal has been brokered, or black indicating more deadlock? Problem is, there are lots of smoke signals, but they all appear gray.

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The end is near. Bob Jenson has cancelled his standing order for flower delivery. The member lounge is ordering food on a day-to-day basis. The Governor was actually spotted in the negotiating room yesterday, possibly enjoying a tasty a frozen chocolate treat. Peetsy has switched to shorts. Bold prediction: Sine Die August 4th.

To the Oregon Legislature:

Some large corporations pay nothing - zero - in income taxes to Oregon. Unfortunately, we don't know which ones or the specific accounting tricks and loopholes they use to avoid income taxes. It's wrong that working families pay more in income taxes to support schools and other public services than some of the largest corporations doing business in Oregon. We ask the legislature to enact corporate tax disclosure and let the public know which corporations are paying their fair share.

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To the Oregon Legislature:

Some large corporations pay nothing - zero - in income taxes to Oregon. Unfortunately, we don't know which ones or the specific accounting tricks and loopholes they use to avoid income taxes. It's wrong that working families pay more in income taxes to support schools and other public services than some of the largest corporations doing business in Oregon. We ask the legislature to enact corporate tax disclosure and let the public know which corporations are paying their fair share.

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